SPICED APPLE CHEESECAKE

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When you live in apple country, you get the privilege of selecting the apples and recipes you want for year-round enjoyment. Granny Smith apples are tart and crisp. Combined with cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg, they make a delightful topping for a cheesecake of the Pacific Northwest. -Grace Hughes, Oroville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-2/3 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 45 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CINNAMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Red Hots candies
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon over cream cheese mixture. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen edges of cheesecake from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; cool completely., Remove rim from pan. Drizzle sauce over cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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